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EPA and Army Announce Intent to Revise “Water of the United States” Rule

Green Building Law Update

This proposed rule will impact large swaths of America not only those directing the course of a ship (as its name implies), but will restrict farming, real estate development, road building and other large areas of economic activity across the country (except not in Colorado); so, we should all care.

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The U.S. Infrastructure Bill: What It Means to You

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Associated General Contractors of America chief executive officer Stephen E. Transportation emerged as the big winner, with roads and bridges, rail, transit and airports garnering nearly half of the new funding. Roads and bridges. Road safety. $11. Road Work Ahead. Categories of New Infrastructure Funding.

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2018 IgCC Poised to be Adopted for the First Time

Green Building Law Update

Delivering a success to the environmental industrial complex through a triumph of method over magic, Montgomery is touted as the county in America with the most LEED building. Since 2017, the 2012 IgCC has been permitted in the County as an alternative to mandatory LEED building. But apparently not for long.

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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

. – Jimmy Christianson, Vice President of Government Relations, Associated General Contractors of America. Industry leaders from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America and Shumaker Advisors joined me to talk about what the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) really means for the future of the industry.

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Shell Selects Ascension Parish, LA For Potential GTL Facility

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

“Selecting a site is an important step that allows us to conduct more detailed planning, technical analysis and begin the permitting process. An estimated $32 million in road improvements associated with the proposed GTL project will address traffic generated by the construction and operation of the facility.

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What Are As Built Drawings?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

An as-built plan offers four important benefits, like improving onboarding, assisting the facilities team, streamlining the permitting process, and improving the renovation process. Streamlines permitting process: Oftentimes, government agencies request sets of as-builts in order to issue building permits.

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Does a new administration mean a brighter outlook for the AEC industry?

PSMJ Resources

According to a Reuters article published earlier this week, Obama told the Conference of Mayors that, "We are going to have to make sure that we are investing in roads, bridges, other infrastructure investment that lays the groundwork for long-term economic growth."